Bruce Barcott Wins Literary Activism Prize

Reposted from: Mediabistro.com

"Bruce Barcott Wins Literary Activism Prize
By Jason Boog on Sep 24, 2009 12:23 PM

Author Bruce Barcott has won the inaugural, bi-annual Gene E. & Adele R. Malott Prize for Recording Community Activism. Barcott will receive a $1500 prize and an additional $1,000 will be donated to support community activism.

According to the release, Langum Charitable Trust, an Alabama-based private operating foundation, gave the prize for Barcott's book, 'The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw: One Woman's Fight to Save the World's Most Beautiful Bird.' The trust also administers two other writing prizes: the David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Historical Fiction and the David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Legal History or Biography.

Here's a statement from David J. Langum, Sr., from the release: 'Barcott's book exemplifies the journalistic values which Gene and Adele Malott wanted to encourage and recognize. The book gives the reader a deeper understanding of the spirit of the activist, and the dedication it takes to fight for a cause.' "

Pat the Cat

From Sharon: Pat the Cat in his Milwaukee Zoo Exhibit

Pat the Cat, a former cattle killer in Belize is now happy at home in the Milwaukee Zoo and bringing a huge amount of attention to the plight of jaguars! This jaguar was a very successful "problem jaguar Rehab" graduate, who was then transferred to the Milwaukee Zoo where he has become part of the important captive-jaguar breeding program within USA zoos. Pat the Cat has become a "rock star" in Milwaukee! Newspaper articles and television coverage have served well our objective to bring into the international arena, the important work being done through TBZ programs on behalf of this magnificent predator.

Sharon Matola, Belize Zoo founder, reunites with Pat the Cat. His recognition of her is obvious as she visits him at his new home in Milwaukee.

young Scarlet Macaws to be in TBZ very soon!

Meet "Charlie" and "Hilario," two Scarlet Macaws who hatched right here at TBZ in mid-May. They are "people-loving parrots," and we are fixing a beautiful enclosure just for them and also, planning to have them accessible to the public. In this way, "close up and personal" experience with the birds will enhance the education impact.

albino coatis soon to be at TBZ!

Albinism is very rare in nature, and we were totally surprised to see the "normal" coloured Coati Mom taking care of her albino babies. The father is albino, and his recessive genes must be strong ones! This will be a wonderful addition to TBZ clan of critters, and provide an opportunity, too, for a bit of education to our public about the biological occurance of albinism.

Indy the Tapir now at TBZ for all to see!

Indy the Tapir entered his new life at TBZ on September 4th! What a fun day for the little guy! He immediately took to his new surroundings, and seemed pleased to meet his tapir-neighbors! Forest Department officials, Rasheda Sampson and Andre Lopez, who brought the baby Mt. Cow to TBZ in June, did the honours of opening the door of his "mobile home," so that "Indy" could trundle on in to his new home.

Indy at three months!

"Indy" the tapir comes into the main zoo!! On Thursday 3 September, Forest Department officers Rasheda Sampson and Andre Lopez, opened the door of his "travel kennel," and "Indy" became acquainted with his new quarters at the zoo. He is still being bottle-fed, along with a diet of browse and bananas. He is sure to be a "people-pleaser!"